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Are Tibetans persecuted in China?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Tibetans are often punished by Chinese authorities for activities that would not be considered crimes under international law, such as exercising their freedom of speech. What does China do to Tibetans? The peaceful buddhist country of Tibet was invaded by Communists China in 1949. Since that time, over 1.2 million out of 6 Tibetans have […]

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What drug was used to Shanghai Sailors?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

One of his most famous heist took place in the early 1870s, when Kelly set sail on a rented paddle steamer with close to a hundred guests he had invited to celebrate his “birthday”. After the opium-laced whiskey had knocked out the guests, he quietly offloaded them to three waiting ships in the sea. Where […]

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How far is Shenzhen from Shanghai by train?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

The railway between Shenzhen and Shanghai is measured 1,623 km (1,008 miles). How long is the train from Shanghai to Shenzhen? Shanghai operates more than 5 daily high speed trains to Shenzhen, including 1 direct G train and some D bullet trains. These trains leave Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station in the morning (about 7:00 ~ […]

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Is Shanghai worth visiting?

December 14, 2021 by Trevor Zboncak

There are less ancient/cultural sights but it is a great city to see modern China. Pudong area is impressive with sky scrapers and such. There are still old parts to exploreas well. Some people love the Shanghai Museum (I don’t really care for it). Is Shanghai Good for tourists? Shanghai, China’s largest city, offers many […]

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Which is safer Beijing or Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Generally speaking, Shanghai is very safe. The bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing is approximately 560 RMB (81 USD) for a second-class ticket and 940 RMB (136 USD) for a first-class ticket. Which one is better Shanghai or Beijing? Beijing is the political and cultural center of China. And Beijing is also the capital of […]

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Why is Shanghai air quality so bad?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

What Causes Air Pollution in Shanghai?A cold front brought polluted air from northern China’s industrial cities, while a high pressure cyclone south of Shanghai prevented dirty air from being blown further south to the sea. “Internal causes included vehicle and factory emissions, and dust from construction sites. How bad is the air quality in Shanghai? […]

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Is it easy to find a job in Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Shanghai is the largest and most cosmopolitan in China and a world-class harbour of business and career opportunities.With the city’s culture being much more western than that in other first-tier cities in China, most expats find their work experience and skills easily transferable. Is it difficult to get a job in Shanghai? Finding a Job […]

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Which is bigger Hong Kong or Beijing?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Beijing (China) is 15 times as big as Hong Kong. Is Hong Kong bigger than Shanghai? Hong Kong or Shanghai, which city is better for visiting? These two big regions on the southern coast of China both have interesting places to see, parks, supertall buildings, and shopping malls, and you can have great time in […]

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How bad is the air quality in Shanghai?

December 14, 2021 by Sadie Daniel

What is the current air quality in Shanghai? Air pollution level Air quality index Main pollutant Moderate 57 US AQI PM2.5 Does Shanghai have bad air quality? It is generally considered that the air pollution in Shanghai is not as high as in other Chinese cities, but is substantially polluted when compared to world standards. […]

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Is Tibet fertile?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

Overview. Despite the fact that only a very limited portion of the Tibetan region is arable due to extreme weather conditions and altitudes, farming supplies grains that are essential to the population.Livestock is the main type of farming on the plateaus of Tibet because of the lack of fertile land. Is Tibet suitable for agriculture? […]

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Is Shanghai the best city?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Shanghai Tops New Forbes China Ranking Of Best Cities For Living.Shanghai claimed the number one spot in part on the strength of its relatively high income level and top entertainment resources compared with other mainland Chinese cities. Popular city entertainment areas include the Bund, Nanjing Road, and Xintiandi. Why is Shanghai the best city? The […]

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Is Tibet a free country?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

It is an independent state under illegal occupation. Neither China’s military invasion nor the continuing occupation has transferred the sovereignty of Tibet to China. Is Tibet recognized as a country? Between 1911 and 1951 Tibet was free of the paramountcy of the Republic of China and functioned as a de facto independent entity. However it […]

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What makes Shanghai attractive?

December 14, 2021 by Shelia Campbell

Shanghai, the Oriental Paris, is China’s biggest and most prosperous city.The city rivals New York or Paris in terms of modernity, and boasts a blended culture of the East and the West. Shanghai is a tourist destination famous for historical landmarks as well as modern, ever-expanding skylines. Why is Shanghai attractive? Shanghai, China’s largest city, […]

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When did Beijing get renamed?

December 14, 2021 by Bo Lang

The spelling Beijing was adopted for use within the People’s Republic of China upon the approval of Hanyu Pinyin on February 11, 1958, during the Fifth Session of the 1st National People’s Congress. When did Beijing change its name? 1949After the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the government adopted the pinyin […]

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Do and don’ts in Shanghai China?

December 14, 2021 by Bridget Gibson

Here is a list of DOs and DON’Ts when visiting China: Dos in China: #1 Ask locals if they have already eaten their meal when greeting them. #2 Be punctual. # 3 Greet older people first. #4 Eat and drink as much as you can. Don’ts in China. #1 Don’t leave your chopsticks upright in […]

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